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Happy Birthday Sue .... albeit for the 6th :oops: :wave:
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It’s arrived and ready to go.

Covid: Army could be used to transport vaccine, says minister https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55213148

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Stephen wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 10:13
It’s arrived and ready to go.

Covid: Army could be used to transport vaccine, says minister https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55213148
Never thought that the Army/military would not be involved in the logistics. They have the manpower, vehicles, expertise and are able to provide the security (if attacked - shoot to kill). At this moment in time Covid vaccine is a high profile terrorist target.

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50 Hospitals have thud far been chosen .... any idea which ones ?
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I see Rita Ora is in trouble again.

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Manoverboard wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 10:56
50 Hospitals have thud far been chosen .... any idea which ones ?
There are actually 53.

Search for "where are the 50 hospital hubs" and you will find plenty of lists

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The full list

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Denmark Hill
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Princess Royal University Hospital
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire NHS Trust
Royal Stoke Hospital
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
South Tees NHS Trust
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Lancashire Teaching Hospital Trust
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust – Wexham Park Hospital
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – William Harvey Hospital
Brighton And Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust – Royal Sussex County Hospital
Portsmouth University Hospitals Trust
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust

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Thank you kind Sir ... :thumbup:

Our nearest Hospital is in Dorchester but the parking there is totally inadequate at the best of times
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Manoverboard wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 11:47
Our nearest Hospital is in Dorchester but the parking there is totally inadequate at the best of times
But last week you said that you could not find time to go so parking, in your case, will not be an issue :lol:

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david63 wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 11:53
Manoverboard wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 11:47
Our nearest Hospital is in Dorchester but the parking there is totally inadequate at the best of times
But last week you said that you could not find time to go so parking, in your case, will not be an issue :lol:
I'll not bother having the jab then, its much too inconvenient :lol:
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Manoverboard wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 11:57
david63 wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 11:53
Manoverboard wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 11:47
Our nearest Hospital is in Dorchester but the parking there is totally inadequate at the best of times
But last week you said that you could not find time to go so parking, in your case, will not be an issue :lol:
I'll not bother having the jab then, its much too inconvenient :lol:

Not worth it at your age anyway :D

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I would suggest that should a person fail to attend when called for the jab and waste a slot, then maybe, without a very good excuse, be put to the very back of the queue. No messing.
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Ray B wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 14:05
I would suggest that should a person fail to attend when called for the jab and waste a slot, then maybe, without a very good excuse, be put to the very back of the queue. No messing.
Or put in the stocks and pelted with rotten fruit
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Stephen wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 12:24
Manoverboard wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 11:57
david63 wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 11:53
But last week you said that you could not find time to go so parking, in your case, will not be an issue :lol:
I'll not bother having the jab then, its much too inconvenient :lol:

Not worth it at your age anyway :D
And the microchips in the vaccine would only steal your bank details anyway. So it's win win.

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He could always have some of that Sputnik V stuff the Russians are squirting. They've not even bothered getting the regulatory go-ahead for its vaccines and are launching mass vaccinations before full safety and efficacy trials had been completed. There could be some funny looking Russians walking about in the future if they've got it wrong.
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oldbluefox wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 16:47
He could always have some of that Sputnik V stuff the Russians are squirting. They've not even bothered getting the regulatory go-ahead for its vaccines and are launching mass vaccinations before full safety and efficacy trials had been completed. There could be some funny looking Russians walking about in the future if they've got it wrong.

Strictly could take on a whole new look next year. :D

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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 15:37
Stephen wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 12:24
Manoverboard wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 11:57

I'll not bother having the jab then, its much too inconvenient :lol:

Not worth it at your age anyway :D
And the microchips in the vaccine would only steal your bank details anyway. So it's win win.
Your kidding me ? There’s microchips in the Vaccine.!!
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oldbluefox wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 16:47
He could always have some of that Sputnik V stuff the Russians are squirting. They've not even bothered getting the regulatory go-ahead for its vaccines and are launching mass vaccinations before full safety and efficacy trials had been completed. There could be some funny looking Russians walking about in the future if they've got it wrong.
Have you seen some of them Russians.?
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Stephen wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 16:55
oldbluefox wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 16:47
He could always have some of that Sputnik V stuff the Russians are squirting. They've not even bothered getting the regulatory go-ahead for its vaccines and are launching mass vaccinations before full safety and efficacy trials had been completed. There could be some funny looking Russians walking about in the future if they've got it wrong.

Strictly could take on a whole new look next year. :D
That would be nice,like a blank screen.😂😂
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screwy wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 17:28
Mervyn and Trish wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 15:37
Stephen wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 12:24



Not worth it at your age anyway :D
And the microchips in the vaccine would only steal your bank details anyway. So it's win win.
Your kidding me ? There’s microchips in the Vaccine.!!
I quite fancy having one of those chips, if I develop dementia it should enable the care service to locate me before I die of hypothermia.
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I hope that surly Kay Burley now fully understands that people are fallible and will cut them a bit of slack in future interviews.
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screwy wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 17:28
Mervyn and Trish wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 15:37
Stephen wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 12:24

Not worth it at your age anyway :D

I'm a lot younger than you look don'tcha know ;)
And the microchips in the vaccine would only steal your bank details anyway. So it's win win.
Your kidding me ? There’s microchips in the Vaccine.!!
They're in Vaseline surely :?
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I didn't see her this morning but I find the woman incredibly rude when talking to certain politicians (not all). Her little asides are needless and just plain irritating although I have noticed one or two ministers coming back at her. They certainly seem to be less intimidated and are giving as good as they take. She irritates me when she refers to 'my viewers'. She certainly does not speak for me. Why do Sky feel the need for a chap with a clipboard to interpret what a minister has said immediately after Surly Burley has finished? Do they think 'her viewers' are too thick to work it out for themselves?
The trouble is if you turn over to the Beeb, the smug Naga Munchetty is equally nauseous in her interviews. I find most of these interviewers see it as more about themselves than the news they are trying to report.
Vicky Young and Katya Adler are my favourites for actually reporting on the news.
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oldbluefox wrote: 08 Dec 2020, 09:42
I didn't see her this morning but I find the woman incredibly rude when talking to certain politicians (not all). Her little asides are needless and just plain irritating although I have noticed one or two ministers coming back at her. They certainly seem to be less intimidated and are giving as good as they take. She irritates me when she refers to 'my viewers'. She certainly does not speak for me. Why do Sky feel the need for a chap with a clipboard to interpret what a minister has said immediately after Surly Burley has finished? Do they think 'her viewers' are too thick to work it out for themselves?
The trouble is if you turn over to the Beeb, the smug Naga Munchetty is equally nauseous in her interviews. I find most of these interviewers see it as more about themselves than the news they are trying to report.
Vicky Young and Katya Adler are my favourites for actually reporting on the news.
We seem to have similar tastes foxy, I do wonder how Laura got her job in preference to the far superior Vicky?
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Laura is Scottish.
Ticks a box.
Well, two boxes actually.
I always liked John Pienaar but you hardly see him these days.
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